# Forest Wall Shelving The Wintertree Shelf Infuses a Room with Tranquil Tree Decor By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-decor References: [furniturefashion](http://www.furniturefashion.com/grow-curiosity-wintertree-shelf-system-21st-design/) & [21st-design](http://www.21st-design.com/interiorliving/body.pe?category=winterthree) A collection inspired by the beauty of bare branches during the winter months, the Wintertree shelf by 21st Design brings rugged outdoor tree decor to the interior of the home. In either a gloss black or white finish, this arboreal collection will look gorgeous and statuesque standing next to a blazing fireplace or along a stark white wall. The branches extend in straight planes, making them perfect for storing books and magazines as well as displaying little objects and decorative items. More and more, people want to surround themselves with natural elements and inspirational tree decor that reminds them of the great outdoors while providing them with all the comforts they seek in a home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nature-inspired Home Decor:** Opportunity for companies to create products that bring natural elements and outdoor aesthetics into the home. - **Functional Display Furniture:** Potential for innovative designs that combine storage and decorative display in one piece of furniture. - **Minimalist Interior Design:** Chance to cater to the growing popularity of clean, simple and uncluttered living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Companies in the home decor industry can explore nature-inspired designs and functional display furniture to attract customers. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create minimalist designs that appeal to consumers' desire for simplicity and functionality. - **Interior Design Services:** Interior design firms can incorporate nature-inspired decor in their projects to meet the demand for natural elements in home design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhwabang-bookshelf.md) - [Versatile Modern Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-shelf.md) - [Forest-Inspired Wooden Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet.md) - [Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altitude-shelving.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Handle-Equipped Planter Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-plant-shelf.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Modular Organized Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit-shelving-system.md)